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When
criminals choose to operate from rental property, the complex
and surrounding neighborhoods suffer greatly. The Lakewood Police
Department's Sector Liaison Unit has implemented the Crime Free
Multi-Housing Program. The program's goal is to train apartment
owners, managers and residents about what they can do now,
fairly and legally, to solve the problem of illegal and nuisance
activity on their properties.
Crime
might not be entirely eliminated, but properties participating
in this program have found that criminal behavior will not be
tolerated on the part of its residents, their guests and others.
Property managers are encouraged, and required as part of a designated
crime-free property, to do complete background checks on renters
and use a crime-free lease addendum. The following properties
have been designated as crime free:
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Green
Gables Condominiums, 2515-2595 S. Sheridan Blvd.
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Mountain
Vista, 474 S. Wright St.
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Orchid
Gardens, 1700 Kendall St.
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Park
at Lakeway, 7355 W. Grant Ranch Blvd.
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Renaissance
at Concord Plaza, 1775 Kendall St.
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Tanglewood
Oaks, 3324 S. Field St.
What
does this mean to residents?
- A
safer living environment through a concentrated effort to significantly
reduce crime in each complex.
- Management
has implemented steps such as background checks and a crime-free
lease addendum to ensure new residents meet stringent criteria.
Criminals are not moving in.
How
can residents help?
- Report
crimes and suspicious activity. The Police Department cannot assist
you if it is unaware of problems in the area.
- Attempt
to work with your neighbors regarding noise and common-area issues.
If this cannot be accomplished, notify police for mediation assistance
or enforcement.
Who
to call:
- In
an emergency, call 911.
- In
a non-emergency, call (303) 987-7111.
- With
suspected drug dealing, call the West Metro Drug Task Force at
(303) 424-4779.
- For
general information, call the Sector
Liaison Unit at (303) 987-7105.
What
Police need for an accurate report:
- If
possible, name and date of birth of people you are calling about.
- Description
of people involved. (Race, gender, age height, weight, hair color,
clothing description, other identifiers like tattoos.)
- Where
is this happening. (Unit number, parking lot, etc.)
- Description
of what is happening in as detailed a manner as possible.
- Information
on whether any weapons are involved.
- Information
on whether any person involved is drunk or using drugs.
- Description
of any vehicles involved, including license plate number if possible
and the last know location of the vehicle.
- A
detailed description of what is suspicious. If the suspicion is
raised because of "high pedestrian traffic to the apartment,"
be specific about times, number of people, associated vehicles,
etc.
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